Write 1000 word assignment on pharmacology, medicine management and the Nursing Associate role (LO1, 2)
a. Students will be presented with a number of scenarios and expected to select ONE to work on for this assignment.
b. The scenario will include details of a patient’s health condition and a medication they are taking for this.
c. The student will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the following in their assignment.
i. Name and therapeutic indication of the drug
ii. Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the drug
iii. Posology (dosage) considerations and methods of administration
iv. Contraindications and special precautions
v. Common Side effects
vi. Interactions with other medications